Implement Worker's Compensation Benefits

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Description

Worker's Compensation Benefits are included in SPSD/M but missing from PolicyEngine Canada.

Required Implementation

Worker's Compensation is a provincial/territorial program that provides:

• Income replacement for workplace injuries
• Medical coverage for work-related injuries
• Permanent disability benefits
• Survivor benefits

Implementation Notes

• Each province has its own Worker's Compensation Board (WCB/WSIB)
• Benefits are typically 85-90% of net earnings
• Tax-free benefits
• Complex eligibility and calculation rules

References

• WSIB Ontario
• WorkSafeBC
• WCB Alberta

Priority

Medium - Important for comprehensive coverage but affects a smaller population than general social programs